About me

I am about to complete a MA in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University. Prior to my current studies, I graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2011 with a 2.1 Honours degree in English Studies.

The various disciplines which I have learned during my journalism studies have allowed me to progress to conducting interviews with a number of bands (FOUND, Django Django, Delilah, Dog Is Dead, The Milk) as well as various figures from the Scottish music scene, more latterly Aidan Moffat. I have written articles covering a diverse range of subjects from music, local stories and current affairs, which have been published by Daily Record, The Scotsman and Glenrothes Gazette. I have also had radio bulletins broadcast by Kingdom FM.

I keep up-to-date with all aspects of news, and have a strong interest in the developing Scottish music scene, as well as sports and current affairs. I am an avid user of Twitter and use it to keep up to date with all news.

I am looking for a media job which utilises all of the skills acquired throughout my studies.

Skills

Excellent at collating and disseminating information. Good experience of reporting, Good knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Experienced in communicating via social media e.g. Facebook and Twitter, Good communicator, experienced at interviewing for newspapers and websites

Sector Experience

August 2012: Logger, Keo Films Glasgow, June 2012 : Online Content Producer, Daily Record Glasgow, June 2012 : General Reporter, Kingdom FM, Haig House, Markinch, Fife, May 2012 : Producer/Cameraman, The Times Business Insight, Royal Society of Edinburgh, April 2012 (one week) : General reporter, The Scotsman Publications Limited, Holyrood, Edinburgh., Jan 2012 (one week) : General reporter, Glenrothes Gazette, North Street, Glenrothes, Fife, Sept 2009- present : Music writer, Strathclyde Telegraph, Glasgow Journal, The Edit, icscotland.co.uk. Scotsman Radar

Awards

2011-present : MA Multimedia Journalism, NCTJ and BJTC Accredited (result TBC), Glasgow Caledonian University, 2007 - 2011 : BA Honours English 2:1, University of Strathclyde, 2001 - 2007 : St Andrew’s High School, Kirkcaldy, Advanced Higher: Music A, Higher: Maths B, French B, Chemistry C

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